From the website :- "The 19th & 20th May will be packed with an exciting air display, with classic WW1 & 2 fighters, high energy aerobatics, classic jets, flying circus, parachutes, helicopters and gyrocopter. There will also be a full hot air balloon festival with up to 50 balloons expected"

Low on details so far, and looks to be heavily pushing the balloon aspect of it, but any event almost within walking distance of my home involving an aircraft gets a vote from me

Just 10 minutes down the road for me as well. As long as they keep away from Alcester and Bidford they shouldn't have any issues with e CAA and their new draconian rules. The only issue I can see is the potential for secondary crowds as the site is 'boxed' by roads so may be an issue with freeloaders parking on verges - will they be able to close some roads like at DUX or prevent parking on verges?

Potentially interesting addition. A launch of 50 balloon would be a great photographic opportunity.

Yes the "old" Evesham road gives some lovely elevated views across the Ragley estate! Certainly have to travel a good few miles to see anything of interest normally (I'm just outside Redditch), so shall look forward to it. Lets hope they can make a success of it and make it a regular thing, as I know Ragley are keen to get more events held at the Hall.

Lets hope they can make a success of it and make it a regular thing, as I know Ragley are keen to get more events held at the Hall.

So, you want them to succeed and are suggesting watching over the fence?

No, poor choice of words on my part, was agreeing that the roads around Ragley do rather box the place in and give vantage points across the estate. As a regular visitor to Ragley I will certainly support the event from inside.

Thanks for the heads up on this show. Theyve certainly picked a bad weekend though with the royal wedding and the FA Cup final as well that Saturday. I'm from the Redditch area as well...nice to see some locals on here !

Mr Benn wrote:Thanks for the heads up on this show. Theyve certainly picked a bad weekend though with the royal wedding and the FA Cup final as well that Saturday. I'm from the Redditch area as well...nice to see some locals on here !

Sadly for those of us who may go to Ragley to escape those, they are showing them on a big screen!

75 hot air balloons taking part apparently, as said above will provide some interesting photo opportunities. Looks like an enjoyable weekend - nothing earth-shattering and certainly more "family-friendly" than "enthusiast" but a nice selection for a new venue.

For work I received today from the local authority notification of road closures around the site, it specifically has an impact on the 247 bus route which will be diverted. Unsure if of any use to anyone but amused me as cannot go as away